How far is Fairhaven, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Fairhaven, MA to Worcester, MA is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairhaven and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhaven and Worcester.
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Start on Washington Street
128 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Howland Road
2359 ft · 47 sec · Howland Road
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Continue on Coggeshall Street
663 ft · 22 sec · Coggeshall Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 195 West: Fall River
971 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
3105 ft · 55 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
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Turn right onto Southbridge Street
593 ft · 17 sec · Southbridge Street
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Continue on McGrath Boulevard
654 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Boulevard
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Turn slight left
59 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
1565 ft · 38 sec · Southbridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
721 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairhaven and Worcester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 195 West
Keep slight left
17.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairhaven and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairhaven to Worcester?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Fairhaven and 36.4 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fairhaven and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near North Seekonk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Seekonk.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairhaven and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 63.22 mi (101.75 km).
#1 Fairhaven
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 16,103 |
| Coordinates | 41.6376000, -70.9036500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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